WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- A gas station in West Michigan is the second cheapest in the nation thanks to a price war, according to GasBuddy.com.

Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says gas was selling for $2.09 per gallon in Wyoming Thursday morning, just one cent higher than the cheapest gas in the country, in Aiken, South Carolina.

That price was found at the Family Fare located at 28th St. and Burlingame Ave. SW. Coincidently, the electronic sign was out at that station and many drivers were unaware of the nearly 45 cents savings per gallon.

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- Ideal Park in Wyoming was seriously damaged in the July 2014 tornado. Now, you have the chance to donate to help restore the park.

The city of Wyoming has set up a fund to help pay for Ideal Park's restoration. Almost all of the trees in the park were lost in the tornado last summer. Many of those trees were 100 years old or more.

The city has a $3.1 million master plan to fix up the park again. That plan includes a bridge, a play area, and a restroom building, among other things. Donations made to the nonprofit fund will go to help build those structures and replant trees.

SARANAC, Mich. (WZZM) -- Whatever mistakes 18-year-old Brooke Slocum may have made, her father says she didn't deserve to die. One year ago Friday, the body of Slocum and her unborn child were found in the trunk of their killer's car.

Friday night, Brooke's family and friends gathered at a Saranac park to observe the anniversary of her death. They released lanterns into the sky.

Her father, Greg Slocum, said Scheid Park was one of Brooke's favorite places. He says she came here often to read, draw, and write poetry. That's why they put a memorial bench in the park, honoring Brooke and her unborn daughter.

Veterans will be honored at the Gospel and Patriotic Music Concert on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 6:00pm at the New Life Baptist Fellowship Church. The Church is located at 6252 Burlingame SW in Byron Center. (Corner of Burlingame and M-6)

The Concert will feature Todd Allen Herendeen, #1 hit recording artist of the Patriotic Sensation, “My Name is America.”

All Veterans will be honored and presented with a Special Certificate suitable for framing. This is a Free Concert to honor our Veterans.

Call 616-942-1405 or 616-350-9376 for Free tickets. Additional information may be obtained at www.toddallenshow.com.

Mark DeJong, who holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from St. Cloud State University and a master’s in educational leadership from Bethel University, will serve as the new principal of Vanguard Charter Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. Mark replaces Daryl Vriesenga who retired at the end of this past school year.

Mark is a familiar face around school, having served as assistant principal and academic dean since 2011. He has spent the past 15 years in education in the classroom and leadership. Before moving to Michigan he served as the superintendent and principal of an elementary school in Minnesota along with leading an elementary school in the Dominican Republic as their principal.

This message is from your local American Legion Clubs all over our Nation:

We, as Americans, are blessed to live in the “Home of the Brave.” Join us this Independence Day in celebrating the freedoms we hold so dear, while thanking the brave men and women who fought at home and abroad, and their families who sacrificed along with them, to allow us this privilege.

On Independence Day and every day, display your American flag prominently and your American Legion Auxiliary membership proudly to spread your passion and dedication to our nation’s veterans and to the best and largest women’s patriotic service organization in the world!